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2008 GRENACHE THOMPSON

Santa Barbara County

 

Grenache’s most revered quality is its aroma. There is no other red wine besides pinot noir that can express itself with so much fragrance. So that is why we are particularly proud of our 2008 grenache—It’s redolent with the aroma of raspberries and wild herbs. The varietal personality literally jumps from the glass and the flavors are fresh, lively, and again, very raspberry. This wine is so friendly and delicious it is easy to enjoy today, but like previous vintages, it will continue to evolve positively for another decade or more.

 

The 2008 is a blend of 80% grenache, 10% mourvedre and 10% syrah, all grown at Thompson Vineyard in the Los Alamos area.

(336 cases made)

Press Reviews

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar"Vivid ruby.  Slowly opens to displays scents of raspberry, cherry pit, white pepper and candied rose.  Sappy and precise, with tightly wound red fruit flavors that pick up weight and sweetness with aeration.  Shows very good intensity on the finish, which clings with impressive tenacity. " (91 Points)

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

“The 2008 Grenache Thompson is a deceptively medium-bodied wine endowed with considerable palate presence and depth. Dark red cherries, flowers and mint are woven together in this relatively delicate, refined Grenache. I especially like the integrity of the fruit, but find less of interest in the aromatics. If the bouquet develops with further time in bottle, the 2008 could very well merit a higher score.” - AG (89 Points)

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